Biden’s ex-press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre: ‘Why are Democrats not fighting back?’

Jean-Pierre explains in her memoir Independent why she decided to leave the Democratic party after two decadesWhen CJ Cregg exits the White House for the last time, a passing tourist asks her if she works there. “No,” she replies in the final episode of The West Wing, “No, I’m sorry I don’t.” The former press secretary casts a wistful glance back at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, knowing life will never be the same.The evanescence of power is now familiar to Karine Jean-Pierre, who in real life served as White House press secretary for two and a half years under the presidency of Joe Biden. She was the first Black person, first openly gay person and – born in the Caribbean to Haitian parents – first immigrant to hold the title. Continue reading...